The Girl He Craves

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Sophie’s pov

Aiden looked stunned for a few seconds until his face flushed with red and he awkwardly lifted his hand in his hair.

He scratches the back of his head and tore his gaze away from mine before clearing his throat.

“I’m not a stalker Sophie, I swear I’m not some kind of creep.” He then brought that hand to his chin and scratched it as he brought his eyes back to mine.

He looked as awkward as ever, face bright with red.

He cleared his throat a couple of times and laughed

awkwardly. “I suppose I should explain why I have a picture of you in my drawer.”

I nod, holding Ash on my lap as he played with my tresses.

Aiden sighed and started. “I had it for good luck. I couldn’t have you in my life so I resorted for-

He then winces. “Come to think of it, I do sound a bit creepy.”

He groaned, lifting his head to the ceiling. “I swear when it comes to you Sophie I never think properly.”

He then looks back at me, looking embarrassed. “I’m not even sure where to start to explain to you why I have a picture of you in my drawer.” He scratched his ears.

He was squirming and for the first time, Aiden wasn’t

composed. He was awkward and I found it oddly adorable.

To tease him more and make him even more awkward, I lift a brow and said. “How about you start by explaining to me where you got that picture?”

I tilt my head and stared into the ocean swirls that warmed my belly. “I don’t recall taking it.”

cringed and looked like he wanted to be anywhere but here. His awkward state had me biting my bottom lip to stop

manage to make Aiden

He groaned and sat down beside me, turning his body in a way to face me. His hand reached

Promise to not look at me any differently. I may come

to his hand that held my arm. I noted how his fingertips burned my

that feeling and lift my gaze

him that I would

me a

that spotted on his cheeks. “You were so beautiful that day and I just couldn’t help myself. I know

capture it. I kept that photo

scratched the nape of his neck and looked away from me awkwardly. “Besides, I loved staring at you. It brought

suddenly dry lips and stared at the side of his face. He was embarrassed to look at me,

and hope to him was the sweetest and one of the best things he had ever said to

see him squirm and decided to tease

even more.

I was making Aiden squirm wasn’t a

sad and went on the field. Little did I know a stalker was lurking. Even though that said stalker was the one who tossed my

eyes, his cheeks redder than it was seconds ago. He looked

bottom lip and continued to tease him.” Who would’ve thought your daddy was

bit of a stretch baby….I was simply checking to see if you were okay. You looked beautiful and I couldn’t resist capturing the moment.” He shrugged trying to sound nonchalant but of course I knew he was

raised a brow and snorted. “Checking to see if I was

didn’t check up on me, only stated at me from afar and took

the bully appearance baby. I couldn’t show you I was simping over

all.” I shook my head in disappointment.

cupcake.”I pouted.

cringed, scratching his chin. “I

my eyes. “Is that even a question? You were the biggest one and you

baby, ease up on this old guy would

only been a few years and you’re not even that

I’ll be right